“When you’re a national team coach, you can take a gamble on one player but certainly not on five. You can certainly take a chance on just one player,” he said.

“You want your players to compete. When you’re a footballer you want to compete at the top level and what is important is that Jack, who is frustrated enough, regains confidence.

“It’s very important for his confidence that he can go to the Euros and he can play. It’s also important to have a player of his quality available. I’m cautious with him now but to be back fully competitive, it will take a few weeks.”